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Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,409 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,409 ft of the 10,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,201 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft taxiing from the parking to the runway at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, taking 7 minutes and covering 2 nautical miles. Departure roll occurred on runway 09L, with a takeoff distance of 7,229 feet, which was 61% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 169 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it encountered local weather conditions of 74°F temperature and a 3-knot headwind at 110°. The enroute climb started 1 mile northwest of Forest Park, Georgia, and reached an altitude of 35,180 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,151 feet in 21 minutes and covering 130 nautical miles.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise, starting 1 mile southeast of Louisville, Tennessee, and lasting 36 minutes, covering 270 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 34,921 feet to 14,810 feet above sea level, a decrease of 20,111 feet in 14 minutes and covering 93 nautical miles, which began 1 mile northeast of Hanover, Ohio.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 3 miles southwest of Put In Bay Airport, Ohio, and lasting 2 minutes, covering 9 nautical miles. A subsequent descent from 14,524 feet to 12,002 feet above sea level, a decrease of 2,523 feet in 3 minutes and covering 19 nautical miles, began 7 miles west of Rattlesnake Island Airport, Ohio.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting overhead Denton Farms Airport, Michigan, and lasting 2 minutes, covering 8 nautical miles. A subsequent descent from 12,001 feet to 3,079 feet above sea level, a decrease of 8,921 feet in 5 minutes and covering 19 nautical miles, began 1 mile northeast of Flat Rock, Michigan.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise, starting 1 mile west of Highland Park, Michigan, and lasting 2 minutes, covering 5 nautical miles. A subsequent descent from 2,917 feet to 1,906 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,011 feet in 2 minutes and covering 5 nautical miles, began 1 mile east of Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
The final approach to runway 21L at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport began from the northeast, heading 208.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,264 feet above ground level. The aircraft landed on the runway, with a touchdown distance of 1,211 feet and a touchdown speed of 149 knots, which was slightly above the target speed.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 45°F temperature and a 3-knot headwind at 160°. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 5,166 feet, which was 52% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect.
The aircraft then taxiied to the parking from the runway, taking 3 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 568 nautical miles, taking 101 minutes and using 10,092 pounds of fuel.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 21L at KDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, achieving a score of 97.2%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northeast, heading 208.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,264 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed on the runway with a good threshold height.
The threshold speed was slightly above the target at 151 knots, which is a minor deviation but still within acceptable limits. The touchdown distance was also good, measuring 1,211 feet, which is a testament to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's performance. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast at 149 knots, which may have contributed to the firm touchdown rate of -385 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control and alignment throughout the landing.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 45°F and a light wind of 3 knots at 160°. The crosswind and headwind components were minimal, at 2 knots each, which made the landing even more challenging but ultimately successful. The total landing distance was 5,166 feet, which is 52% of the runway length. This is a relatively short landing distance, considering the aircraft's size and weight.
The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the pilot maintained control and alignment during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down safely and the pilot executing a smooth and controlled rollout. The score of 97.2% reflects the high level of proficiency and skill demonstrated by the pilot during this landing.
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